Backup And Restore Cpu Data - Siemens SIMATIC S7 User Manual

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Backup and Restore CPU data

Backup device
New CPU data backup files are created and copied to the assigned folder. The default file
path is C:\ProgramData\Siemens\SIMATIC Automation Tool\Backup.
The backup file name contains the date, time, and PLC name similar to TIA Portal backup
file names. You can use these files in the SIMATIC Automation Tool Restore Device
operation.
Note
For safety reasons, the Restore from backup file operation is not allowed on fail-safe CPUs.
You can start the backup operation from any tab selection (IP address, PROFINET Name,
Program update, Firmware Update, or Restore Name).
Use the following steps to create new backup files.
The following image shows the backup file name format: Year-month-day-hour-second-
millisecond_PLC name.s7pbkp.
SIMATIC Automation Tool V2.1 user guide
Manual, V2.1.1 07/2016, A5E33042676-AC
1. Click the left-side check box on devices to include in the operation. You can use
the top check box, right-click shortcut menu, or the Edit menu for "Select All" and
"Unselect All" commands.
2. Select "Backup Device" from the Network menu or click the "Backup device to file"
toolbar button.
3. New CPU backup files are created and copied to the backup file path assigned in
the Tools>Options menu.
4. The Event log below the device table shows the results of this operation.
Tool operations
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